Key Bournemouth road to close as part of cycle lane works

Georgia Revell

24 June 2024 at 5:54 am·1-min read

Glenferness Avenue <i>(Image: Daily Echo)</i> — Glenferness Avenue *(Image: Daily Echo)*

MORE lengthy delays on Bournemouth's roads are to be expected next month.

Glenferness Avenue will be closed at its junction with Leven Avenue for five days from July 8 to 12 for resurfacing and road line painting.

The work is associated with the new toucan crossing and stepped cycle lanes that have recently been installed on Glenferness Avenue between Leven Avenue and Rothesay Road.

A signposted diversion will be in place while the work is carried out.

Pedestrian and cyclist access will be maintained throughout the works, and access to local properties will be unaffected.

Julian McLaughlin, director for infrastructure at BCP Council, said: “We are expecting some journeys to be delayed while this road closure is in place, so please allow extra time for travelling through this area.

"I’d like to thank anyone affected in advance for their patience and understanding while this essential work is carried out.”

Funded through central government’s Transforming Cities Fund, this work forms part of the ongoing walking, wheeling and cycling improvements in the Glenferness Avenue area around Leven Avenue, Benellen Avenue, Branksome Wood Road, Queen’s Road and Prince of Wales Road into the Upper Gardens.

Once complete, Bournemouth will have a travel route running all the way between the town centre, Talbot Woods, Winton and Wallisdown.

For more information, visit www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/TCFBenellenAvenue.

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